Although I live in a distinctly urban environment, last night my cat brought to my attention the presence of two badgers in my small back garden. I was surprised. In fact I was very surprised. It is the first time … please continue reading
Intro: this story is about keeping cats inside the home while making the home stimulating for inside cats. BY KASS My neighbors had a very street savvy kitty who always wanted to be outside. Callie would make her rounds to … please continue reading
People thinking about adopting a cat might ask themselves if it’s cruel to keep a cat inside? I feel an obligation to try and answer it. However, you can’t answer the question in simple, clear terms because it depends on … please continue reading
You may know that domestic cats have been and still are used to train doctors to insert intubation tubes into babies. It is part of their paediatric medicine training. I suppose, domestic cats have a similar anatomy to babies in … please continue reading
What is something people do with their cats that they should absolutely not be doing? There is more than one thing and therefore, in order of importance, I would highlight the following things which should not be done to domestic … please continue reading
Does my cat need a bath? I know my mind on this subject. I’m quite clear on it. The default position is that cats do not need a bath and people should adhere to that advice. Jackson Galaxy concurs with … please continue reading
Every year I think about helping cats in cold weather. Where I live is fairly mild compared to the mid-west where (with the wind chill factor) last night it was more than 50 degrees BELOW zero F. In that region … please continue reading
I can’t help thinking about the feral and stray cats of Chicago during the brutally cold temperatures caused by the Polar Vortex. We hear of advice to humans to stay inside and that the temperatures are so low at -50 … please continue reading
This irritates me. For fun, this stupid boy, egged on by his mates, provokes and torments a community cat who quite naturally becomes aggressive and strikes back. Eventually the boy runs away with the cat in pursuit. It’s all stupid … please continue reading
By Ruth How often do we hear someone say: ‘If I have to be reborn on this earth I hope I come back as a cat’ (domestic cat). Well, to me that’s the daftest wish of all to make, because … please continue reading
